In pictures: Rory Gallagher's early years - confirmation, first press shot, Taste 

As the city of Cork marks the 30th anniversary of Rory Gallagher's passing, the late guitarist's brother, Donal, talks us through some of the photographs that will be displayed at one of the exhibitions 

Rory Gallagher on the roof of the Irish Examiner building on Academy Street in 1961. Picture: Irish Examiner Archive 

Cork Rocks For Rory is a citywide event that marks the 30th anniversary of Rory Gallagher's passing in June 1995. A number of exhibitions, concerts, discussions, etc, will take place in Cork over the next few weeks. 

Confirmation Day, South Mall, Cork, 1960: